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Movers and Makers Awards: Honoring Gwinnett’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leaders
May 1 at 8:00 am - 10:30 amKorea-Georgia Dialogue: Strengthening Strategic and Economic Ties in a Global Partnership
May 20 at 8:00 am - 3:45 pmConsular Conversations: Mexico
July 15 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Featuring: David A. Balos, Chase Jorge Fernandez, Pendleton Group Atlanta Marek Gootman, Brookings Institute Moderated by: Jacobus F. Boers, Georgia State University ABOUT THE GLOBAL CITIES INITIATIVE www.brookings.edu Launched in 2011, the Global Cities Initiative (GCI), a joint project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase, aimed to strengthen the international economic connections and competitiveness of city-regions […]
Join the FACC-DFW & FACC-ATL in partnership with Advancial for a webinar on The Future of Mobility. What challenges and opportunities are present for the future of corporate mobility? For many organizations, the pressure to compete effectively has led to an increase in the size and complexity of their global workforce, making international talent strategy management an imperative for business […]
Join Baker Donelson for an interactive session with a brief overview of the current status of immigration laws concerning employee mobility, and answer your questions related to ongoing challenges. Baker Donelson will discuss the current suspensions of non-immigrant and immigrant visas under Presidential Proclamations 10052 and 10014, the exceptions and the most recent guidance on […]
The coronavirus pandemic has added a new dimension to international competition even as it has underscored global connectivity in a new and challenging way. Diplomats working around the world to knit together a coordinated response are doing without their customary personal touch and with the added responsibility of shepherding their compatriots through an unprecedented health […]
Atlanta Contemporary and Les Abattoirs in Toulouse, France will partner for a dynamic conversation between their respective executive directors, Veronica Kessenich and Annabelle Ténèze. The conversation will center on how the two directors steward their organizations through these unprecedented times, with a focus on the relevance of promoting contemporary art and artists during COVID-19. In […]
The Chinese Globalization Association and SFU's Jack Austin Center for Asia Pacific Business Studies are pleased to present a keynote speech by a distinguished Professor of Management and Global Business, Farok J. Contractor. In this keynote speech, Farok J. Contractor will explore the potential for economic collaboration between China and the United States. The talk […]
Join Japan-America Society members and supporters for a casual networking event. This is a chance to meet and mingle with people interested in Japanese culture and the U.S.-Japan relationship. This program will have a unique connection with participants in the Grassroots Exchange Network Japan (GEN-J) Program, who recently returned to Japan after two years of sharing […]
While international travel and study abroad programs will be limited for the foreseeable future, Virtual Exchange provides meaningful global experiences here and now. There is a fundamental need for students of all backgrounds and abilities to access global experiences at home, whether they can study abroad or not. All students deserve to practice 21st-century digital […]
Join the Government of Québec, DHIT, and CHUM in a discussion with a panel of mental health experts as they discuss the challenges and opportunities to deploy mental health services and promote mental wellness in the digital age. Our expert panel will consist of: Co-Moderator: Michael Levy, President, Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT) Co-Moderator: […]
Join for the second installment of the Atlanta Peace Education Talks on Oct. 9, 11 am -12:30 pm for a conversation on the history and significance of the Nobel Peace Prize and to hear experts reflect on this year’s winner, who will be announced early in the morning the same day. The Atlanta Global Studies Center (AGSC), […]
A 3-day virtual symposium between October 12-14, 12-2 pm each day. World War II, the deadliest conflict in human history, left unimaginable destruction in its wake. Europe needed to rebuild shattered lives and economies - all the while a new menace, the USSR, surfaced in the East. In this three day symposium, experts will explore […]
These ONLINE Japanese language courses emphasize communication skills needed for business, virtual meetings, and social interaction. The courses also integrate values of the Japanese market so that students will not only develop competence in the language but also acknowledge the business and cultural environments of Japan. For new students with prior experience with the Japanese […]
Did you know that the movies Avengers: Endgame and Black Panther, as well as the Walking Dead TV-Show and many more were filmed in Georgia and supported by local staff? You all know about the Cannes Film Festival, the French film director, screenwriter, and producer Luc Besson and the French black&white silent movie The Artist […]
The objective of these WTC Spotlights is to showcase market opportunities (inbound and outbound) in each WTC’s respective location (not necessarily countrywide), plus the advantages, amenities, incentives, etc. available to doing business in that market, and what services the WTC offers to assist prospective businesses. This is a snapshot of the market landscape, research, analysis, […]
#FranceAtlanta2020 | Join us for a conversation between leading experts on artistic creation and collaboration between humans and machines. "All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace" is a 1967 poem by Richard Brautigan that describes the peaceful and harmonious cohabitation of humans and computers. Fifty years later – following the technological revolutions brought […]
Prospective 3K-Grade 5 parents will engage with Principals and admission office representatives to learn about the Primary Years Program curriculum, the language immersion programs in Chinese, French, German and Spanish, and the AIS community. The session will be virtual and parents will have the opportunity to ask questions about the program.
The Coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing global recession have created a most formidable disruption for business. Do they also imply a different type of leadership? Commentators, consultants, and executives are calling for new imperatives in setting goals, revisiting operating models, leadership attributes, embracing “stakeholder capitalism” and so on. Hear what two senior leaders with extensive […]
Cyber Growth Leader Thomas Finan will present a webinar on: "AFTER COVID-19: CYBER AND THE COMING REMOTE WORK REVOLUTION" About the Webinar: In the wake of COVID-19, the percentage of full-time employees working permanently from home will expand 733% over pre-pandemic levels. Cybercriminals are shifting their tactics accordingly, targeting often less-than-secure remote worksites to gain […]
American political journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser will talk about their new biography "The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III." In an era flanked by Watergate and the Cold War, no Republican won the presidency or ran the White House without Baker's help. "The Man Who […]
Join Next Generation Manufacturing for this series of short webinars as we speak with a diverse and dynamic group of female manufacturing leaders. They'll provide a look inside their manufacturing facility and discuss their company, what's next, and lessons learned today that will build long term resilience for tomorrow and beyond. This conversation includes a […]
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